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      drab
      noun
      a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
      adjective
      causing dejection
      of a light brownish green color
      lacking brightness or color
      lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
      Roots
      drapdrab- · French · cloth
      Synonyms for drab
      drearyadjdingyadjdismaladjsomberadjdulladjhumdrumnsubfuscadjmonotonousadjcheerlessadjlusterlessadjbleakadjboringadj
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